Mult Skilled Engineer

Salary - £55,649.36 per annum
Based – Stoke Bakery, Mr Kipling manufacturer, ST4 6PH

Shift Pattern – 4 x 4 shift working (12 hours), 2 days and 2 nights on rotation (42 hour week), with some flexibility required as there could be overtime needed.

Location – Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 6PH

Our Mr Kipling bakery in Stoke on Trent has an exciting opportunity for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join their team. The site produces the nation’s favourite Mr Kipling Cakes such as Cherry Bakewell’s and Angel Slices. You will be part of a team of six, reporting directly to an Engineering Manager on each shift.

• Proactive maintenance and inspection work AND proactive continuous improvement
• Exposure to a rich variety of engineering equipment and processes
• Automation experience; exposure to cutting‑edge equipment and machinery
• A collaborative relationship between engineers and operations
• Career progression routes – into supervisor and management or cross‑functionally
• Joining a multi‑site business that places high emphasis on employee support

• Advise and assist the design, installation and commissioning of projects and small initiatives
• Ensure that plant and equipment systems perform to manufacture product efficiently to high quality standards
• Assist with training and support of non‑electrically biased engineers and electrical engineers wishing to improve their knowledge of automated machinery
• Support the engineering and manufacturing functions ensuring maximum utilisation of engineering equipment to achieve KPIs and optimal line efficiency within the company safety, quality & environmental policies
• Contribute to and help implement continuous improvement, to enhance quality, safety, efficiency and waste reduction
• Helping to transform the engineering maintenance strategy from a breakdown philosophy to a Right First Time, proactive philosophy

• Recognised Engineering Apprenticeship, ONC/HNC or equivalent qualification in engineering for example – Level 3 Electrical/electronic engineering or similar
• Previous experience of automated manufacturing environments. A working understanding of Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic technical manuals & drawings

• Salary of £55,649 per annum
• 18 days annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised Canteen
• Onsite Company Shop
• Enhanced Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Discounts Portal
• EAP Portal
• Cycle to Work Scheme